Big Blue Beach House ! !

• Beautiful House and Very Lovely Stay

  Beautiful House and Very Lovely Stay

  • Guest Kiko B.
  • Date of stay 02/14/13
  • Review Submitted 02/21/13
  We spent 4 nights in the house with a group of 10 people and it was absolutely beautiful. The house is incredibly spacious and fit our group perfectly. Almost every bedroom has its own private bathroom (the 2 rooms downstairs share a bathroom). The kitchen is wide open and full of modern equipment. The TV is huge and the living area is very comfortable. Plus, the wrap-around deck is a great place to sit and watch the sunset. The beach is a very short drive away but walkable if need be. The main grocery store is another very short drive, and access to most everything else is not much further than that. Great location and a great house. I highly recommend.

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• Wonderful month at Big Blue!

  Wonderful month at Big Blue!

  • Guest Ula J.
  • Date of stay 09/22/12
  • Review Submitted 11/11/12
  We stayed at the Big Blue house for a month this fall. It was my husband and I, our two small children, my mother, and our two cocker spaniels. We had a wonderful time. The house was perfect! It has everything we needed and is tastefully decorated. The color scheme in the house is very bold, but at the same time all the colors work well together and make you feel happy and recharged. The size of the house was ideal for our needs. The layout is very practical, maximizing the space. My husband had to work during our visit, and he was using one of the downstairs bedrooms for his office. The downstairs area was private and quiet away from our noisy kids. The internet signal downstairs was a bit weak, but it did not end up being too much of a problem. I absolutely loved the convection oven! It takes a few times before you get used to it, but it works so well. I’m getting one for my kitchen at home. I also loved the bathrooms – they were large, with beautiful stone throughout, skylights that allowed looking at the stars and moon, and large showers that felt so comfortable after a day at the beach. The wrap around deck was fantastic for everything – cup of coffee in the morning, glass of wine in the afternoon, and of course watching amazing sunsets! Location- The house is on a quiet street with the bay right in front of you. It is nice to take the kayak from the garage and go exploring the shoreline and houses on the canals (it reminded us of the canals in Venice, CA). The walk to the beach is fairly short for an adult, but you do need to cross a busy street (with no cross walk) to get to the other side of the island. My mother and I and the dogs went for a sun raise walk on the beach every morning and did not mind walking across the island. However, when we went to the beach with the kids and all the equipment that comes with kids, we drove. There is free parking by the beach, and since we were there in off season, we always had a spot to park. The owners are very responsive and want to ensure that you have everything you need to enjoy your stay. In a nutshell, we had a wonderful, relaxing vacation. We have many great memories from the Big Blue house. This is where we saw the first smiles of our baby boy and first heard him laugh out loud. The house started feeling like home…we didn’t want to leave. Well, we definitely will be back. Dave and Gay, thank you for sharing your home with us. It is a very special place. The Joneses (Austin, TX)

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• Beautiful home, Fantastic views, Ideal!

  Beautiful home, Fantastic views, Ideal!

  • Guest Rebecca T.
  • Date of stay 07/02/11
  • Review Submitted 07/17/11
  We had the pleasure of staying here a few nights this past month. Dave is awesome to work with, his home is truly exceptional. Every thing about this home is beautiful. The deck offered great views of the fireworks and the wireless sound outside added a nice touch. The home is huge and very welcoming. Dave thank you for allowing us to rent your home my family and I had a wonderful time.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway, age 55+.

  Owner response: Thanks Rebecca, I'm glad you enjoyed it !

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• Wonderful vacation home!

  Wonderful vacation home!

  • Guest Jim
  • Date of stay 05/10/11
  • Review Submitted 05/19/11
  We had a great time staying at this beautiful home. 5 bedrooms, big bathrooms, great showers, great kitchen. This is an awesome place! I purchased this opportunity at an auction to benefit the YMCA. The owners had donated their vacation home for the Y to benefit. They are very nice people, obviously with a strong community spirit. I would highly recommend this home for a great vacation spot. It's a stones throw from the bay, and it's within walking distance to the beach, and a public parking spot for the beach. Have fun! Jim Hiner

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, age 55+.

  Owner response: Our pleasure ! Glad you had a great time !

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• Big Blue Beach House

  Big Blue Beach House

  • Guest Traycee
  • Date of stay 04/22/11
  • Review Submitted 04/25/11
  Absolutly the best time. This house is gorgeous and Dave is fabulous. There were 6 adults and 5 kids and we never once felt crowded or on top of one another. Dave and Gay provided everything we needed and their list of hints gave us the needed info for a great weekend. Would and will highly recommend to friends who are heading to S. Padre Island.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, age 55+.

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• Perfect Group Vacation Rental

  Perfect Group Vacation Rental

  • Guest socalkiters
  • Date of stay 04/14/11
  • Review Submitted 04/20/11
  We recently stayed at the gorgeous big blue home on the bay and couldn't have asked for more. As a decent sized group of kiters it's hard to find a place that comfortably sleeps the crew and our gear - not to mention plenty of space to clean & dry gear while we enjoyed the huge patio or TV. This house had absolutely everything we could've asked for - and the location was perfect. Walking distance to start or end a downwinder, food, random necessities - not to mention the bay. That was only half of it though, the owners have taken such care to make sure visitors have a great time and are full of local tips. You can't go wrong.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, age 55+.

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• Great Location- Wow what sunsets!!!!!!!!!!!

  Great Location- Wow what sunsets!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Guest amy
  • Date of stay 11/11/10
  • Review Submitted 11/30/10
  Location was perfect for us. We played on the paddle boards and canoe right from the bay just steps away from the driveway! (My husband paddled to the causeway and back, even) When we wanted to hit the beach we just walked there from the house. It was a nice walk- not too far at all. The master bed is soooo comfortable. No TV in any of the bedrooms though...My son was bummed but the rest of us didn't care! The BIG TV in the family room was just fine for us! Kitchen was comfortable too- we even cooked the night we arrived! found everything we needed. Dave- you are the perfect host! All of the information you gave us was so helpful. No detail was spared!!!! Our only regret was that we couldn't stay longer.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, age 55+.

  Owner response: Thanks Amy ! Regarding no TV's in the bedrooms, we've asked for feedback from guests on this and no one seemed to think we needed to add any. And since in just about every case, the logical place for the TV (furniture wise) is right in front of a window view of the water, we thought it better not to add any. If a lack of TV in the bedroom was a deal breaker for any future guest/renter, give us a call; we'll do something about it. Thanks, Dave

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• Work and play

  Work and play

  • Guest Jason
  • Date of stay 07/11/10
  • Review Submitted 07/22/10
  I stayed at the beach house while there for work. It was incredible to be able to return to a house that felt like home. counting myself and my team we had 11 people and the house never felt cramped. The Balcony is super relaxing and there are views of the bay almost everywhere you look. Custom Spa-style bathrooms in the master suites and linens etc. provided make it feel like you're walking into your second home. The finishes in the house truly make it feel luxurious and will put you well at ease whether with family or work/vacation like myself. The owner is very hospitable and helpful wanting that all guests would sincerely enjoy the space. I hope to return again for work or play soon as the house is a great treat.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, families with young children.

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• Big Blue Beach House

  Big Blue Beach House

  • Guest Christopher
  • Date of stay 07/02/10
  • Review Submitted 07/12/10
  This house is perfect for a large family or several couples. It is spacious, comfortable, and has all the amenities you need for the beach. The kitchen is well stocked for cooking and serving meals. The views from the wrap around deck are fantastic, and the front deck has a great view of the summer fireworks. My extended family (parents, siblings, and their kids) of 9 were very comfortable. There was both plenty of space to congregate together and places to get away to be alone with a book. The owner Dave is amazingly helpful! Very courteous and thoughtful, and quick with a response. You can tell that he truly loves his Big Blue Beach House and he appreciates others enjoying it as much as he does!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, age 55+.

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• The Big Blue Rocks!

  The Big Blue Rocks!

  • Guest Karen
  • Date of stay 06/12/10
  • Review Submitted 06/22/10
  This house is georgeous, roomy and well stocked with everything needed for a great vacation. A good house for those who have young children, as there are three bedrooms (and baths!) on one floor. You can even watch the local Friday night fireworks from the balcony - this place is just meant for relaxing and enjoying the ocean views. The owners are especially nice and very accomodating. Close to all South Padre Island has to offer. Highly recommended!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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Fees and Taxes:

• Tax Rate 14.5%
• Cleaning $150